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📺 In case you missed it — Christine Peterson was on FOX21’s Loving Living Local!Our CEO and co-author of The New Leaders...
08/15/2026

📺 In case you missed it — Christine Peterson was on FOX21’s Loving Living Local!

Our CEO and co-author of The New Leaders sat down to talk about leadership, turning setbacks into opportunities, and finding the confidence to take that next step.

We’re incredibly proud to see Christine sharing her story and representing the kind of purpose-driven leadership at the heart of our work at CCS & ACS. 💙

📖 The New Leaders is available now, and the official book launch is coming up August 27 from 6–8 PM at 716 N. Tejon St. in Colorado Springs.

🎥 Watch Christine’s full FOX21 interview here or link in Bio:
👉 https://www.fox21news.com/living-local/christine-peterson-discusses-new-book-empowering-women-leaders/

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📺 Tune in this morning at 9:00 AM! (Link in bio, click live button at the top). https://www.fox21news.comWe’re excited t...
08/14/2026

đź“ş Tune in this morning at 9:00 AM! (Link in bio, click live button at the top). https://www.fox21news.com

We’re excited to see our CEO, Christine Peterson, on FOX21’s Loving Living Local! 💙

Christine will be sharing more about CCS, our work supporting families, and The New Leaders, the new book she is featured in.

We’re so proud! 💙📚

💙 Sometimes our children don’t need answers first. They need to know they’re understood.As parents, it’s natural to want...
08/03/2026

💙 Sometimes our children don’t need answers first. They need to know they’re understood.

As parents, it’s natural to want to fix things.

When our child comes home upset, frustrated, or overwhelmed, our first instinct is often to jump in with advice.

“Here’s what you should do…”

But before children are ready to hear solutions, they often need something even more important:

To feel heard.

When we slow down and respond with curiosity instead of correction, we’re sending a powerful message:

“Your feelings matter.”

Sometimes the best response is simply:

💙 “That sounds really hard.”

💙 “I can see why that upset you.”

💙 “Tell me more.”

Those few words help children feel safe enough to open up—and when they feel understood, they’re often much more willing to hear guidance later.

Listening first doesn’t mean you’re ignoring the problem.

It means you’re strengthening the relationship that allows your child to trust your guidance.

🌱 This week, try replacing advice with one question:

“Do you want me to just listen, or would you like help figuring this out?”

You might be surprised how much that one question changes the conversation.

❤️ We’d love to hear from you:
What’s one phrase that helps your child feel heard?

The weekends have a way of flying by—but some of the moments our children remember most are often the simplest ones.This...
07/31/2026

The weekends have a way of flying by—but some of the moments our children remember most are often the simplest ones.

This weekend, challenge your family to complete as many squares on our Family Wellness Bingo card as you can!

Here’s the best part…

You don’t have to spend a lot of money or plan something elaborate to create meaningful memories. Children thrive through connection, laughter, encouragement, and simply knowing their parents are present.

So don’t worry about making the weekend perfect.

Just make it intentional.

Who knows? You might even create a memory your child carries with them for years to come.

🎯 Challenge: How many squares can your family check off before Monday? Snap a picture of your bingo card (or tell us your score in the comments)! We’d love to celebrate your weekend wins with you.

Have a wonderful weekend from all of us at Child Community Services! đź’™

At CCS and ACS, our greatest strength is our people—and this week we’re proud to recognize Chris Blas, Team Lead for our...
07/29/2026

At CCS and ACS, our greatest strength is our people—and this week we’re proud to recognize Chris Blas, Team Lead for our Supervised Visitations Department.

Chris’s journey with our organization began more than two years ago as a Case Manager and Supervised Visitation Monitor. Through hard work, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the families we serve, he has grown into a role where he oversees daily operations, DHS referrals, scheduling, intakes, staffing, and a team of seven dedicated professionals.

Originally from Guam, Chris spent 15 years in Oahu, Hawaii before making Colorado home. A devoted husband, father of five, grandfather of three, and talented cook who also operates a catering business, Chris brings the same heart and dedication to his work that he brings to his family.

Under his leadership, the Supervised Visitations Department has experienced tremendous growth, becoming one of our top-performing departments while expanding services for both DHS and private-pay families.

When asked what he’s most proud of, Chris didn’t talk about numbers or titles. He talked about his team.

“I am very proud of my team who continues to work and provides the same values that I see in alignment with our company’s vision and mission. The success and outcomes are also seeing the families that we serve being provided the utmost respect and professionalism that continues our values of being neutral, non-biased, and nurturing.”

That commitment to compassion, professionalism, and putting families first is exactly what makes Chris an invaluable part of CCS and ACS.

Thank you, Chris, for your leadership, your dedication, and for making a difference in the lives of the families we serve every single day. đź’™

đź‘Ź Help us celebrate Chris in the comments below!

Children begin learning about relationships long before they have relationships of their own.They watch how we speak to ...
07/27/2026

Children begin learning about relationships long before they have relationships of their own.

They watch how we speak to our partners when we’re happy—and when we’re frustrated.

They notice whether we listen, dismiss, encourage, criticize, apologize, or reconnect.

Over time, these everyday moments help form a child’s understanding of what love, respect, and conflict are supposed to look like.

That doesn’t mean parents must have a perfect relationship or never disagree. Children can learn something deeply valuable from watching adults handle disagreement with kindness:

đź’™ Listening without insulting
đź’™ Taking responsibility
đź’™ Respecting boundaries
đź’™ Apologizing sincerely
đź’™ Reconnecting after a difficult moment

When children see healthy repair, they learn that conflict doesn’t have to threaten a relationship. People can make mistakes, talk through them, and find their way back to one another.

Our children may not remember every conversation—but the relationship patterns they witness can become part of the relationships they build someday.

What do you hope your child learns about love by watching you?

Some weeks, parenting feels effortless.Other weeks…You’re running on too little sleep.Wondering if you said the right th...
07/24/2026

Some weeks, parenting feels effortless.

Other weeks…

You’re running on too little sleep.

Wondering if you said the right thing.

Questioning your decisions.

Hoping you’re giving your child everything they need.

If that’s you today, here’s something worth remembering:

You’ve already made it through every hard day parenting has thrown your way.

Not because you had all the answers.

Not because you handled every moment perfectly.

But because you kept showing up.

You kept loving.

You kept trying again.

And that’s what your child will remember most.

Children don’t need perfect parents.

They need parents who love them, learn from mistakes, apologize when needed, and keep showing up—even on the hard days.

So as this week comes to an end, take a deep breath.

Give yourself credit.

You’re doing better than you think.

💙 Weekend Reflection: What’s one parenting moment this week that made you smile—even if it was small?

We’d love to celebrate those moments with you.

Sometimes children don’t have the words to say…“I’m anxious.”“I’m overwhelmed.”“I feel left out.”Instead, those feelings...
07/22/2026

Sometimes children don’t have the words to say…

“I’m anxious.”

“I’m overwhelmed.”

“I feel left out.”

Instead, those feelings may look like:

• Acting out

• Becoming unusually quiet

• Irritability

• Trouble sleeping

• Wanting extra reassurance

Children communicate through behavior long before they can explain what’s happening inside.

That’s why one of the most powerful questions we can ask isn’t…

“What’s wrong with you?”

It’s…

“I noticed something seems different. Do you want to talk about it?”

When we respond with curiosity instead of assumptions, we create a safe place for children to share what’s really on their hearts.

At Child Community Services, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood.

💙 Today’s Reflection: What is one way you can help a child in your life feel seen this week?

As parents, it’s easy to focus on helping our children learn from their mistakes. But there’s something even more powerf...
07/20/2026

As parents, it’s easy to focus on helping our children learn from their mistakes. But there’s something even more powerful:

They learn by watching how we handle ours.

When children see us say…

💙 “That’s okay. I’ll try again.”

💙 “Mistakes help us learn.”

💙 “I don’t have to get it right the first time.”

…they begin to believe those words about themselves, too.

Perfection isn’t the goal.

Resilience is.

Confidence grows when children know it’s safe to make mistakes, ask for help, and keep trying.

And that lesson starts with us.

This week, if something doesn’t go as planned, let your child see you take a deep breath, smile, and try again.

You might be teaching them one of life’s most valuable lessons.

💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s a mistake that taught you something valuable?

❤️ We’d love to hear your story.

💙 Happy Friday, CCS Families!Kindness doesn’t have to be grand to make a lasting impact.Children are always watching—not...
07/17/2026

đź’™ Happy Friday, CCS Families!

Kindness doesn’t have to be grand to make a lasting impact.

Children are always watching—not just what we say, but how we treat others. Every act of compassion, generosity, and respect becomes part of the example we’re setting for them.

🌟 This weekend, we challenge your family to do one act of kindness together.

It could be:
đź’Ś Leave an encouraging note for someone.
🍪 Bake cookies for a neighbor.
đź“š Donate books or toys.
🎨 Make a thank-you card.
🤝 Help someone who could use an extra hand.

These simple moments don’t just brighten someone else’s day—they help children build empathy, confidence, and a lifelong habit of caring for others.

At Child Community Services, we believe strong communities begin with strong families, and kindness is one of the greatest gifts we can teach our children.

💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s one act of kindness your family plans to do this weekend? We’d love to hear your ideas—and you might inspire another family, too! ❤️

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